He was born on September 30, 1914 in Old Washington, Ohio, son of the late John E. Baird and Mary Elizabeth (Strong) Baird.

Mr. Baird was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Cambridge, Ohio and the Men's Brotherhood Sunday Class. He was a retired farmer and employee of the Cambridge State Hospital.

John is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Nelson Baird, on October 6, 1990; and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews including, Faye Marley of AZ, Jean Baird of PA; and numerous great nieces and nephews including, Terry Copechal of PA

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 11am to 1 pm with the service at 1 pm at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, Cambridge, with Rev. Max Beery officiating. Burial will follow in Northwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church / 641 Steubenville Avenue / Cambridge, Ohio 43725. John's online tribute wall may be viewed and signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome